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New York

 

New York ( /njuː ˈjɔrk/; locally [nɪu ˈjoək] or [nuː ˈjɔrk]( listen)) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east.

New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center.  Read More

Articles About New York

Amazon representative shows off the company's new Fire smartphone at the company's campus in Seattle, Washington
Amazon Threatened by Google’s Partnership with Barnes and Noble

By IBTimes AU

Two big forces have teamed up to try and dominate a very formidable adversary, - Amazon. Google and Barnes & Noble found it mutually beneficial to tackle a mutual competitor. As the saying goes, “the enemy of your enemy is your friend. (1:59 am)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Actress Shailene Woodley and actor Ansel Elgort arrive at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California April 13, 2014.
'TFIOS’ Actor Ansel Elgort Split Up With Girlfriend Violetta Komyshan: Find Out Why-Report

By IBTimes AU

Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan call it quits due to actor's work commitment. (3:36 pm)

MORE TOPICS: HOLLYWOOD, FASHION WEEK

U.S. President Barack Obama departs after delivering a statement from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, during his vacation August 20, 2014. Obama on Wednesday condemned the Islamic State militants who beheaded an American journalist as "a cance
ISIS Wants $6.6M and Release of Aafia Siddiqui in Exchange of Head of Female US Humanitarian Aid Worker, 1st American Fighting for Jihadis Dead

By IBTimes AU

The ISIS has renewed pressure on the U.S., demanding this time $6.6 million as well as the release of Aafia Siddiqui, otherwise it will terminate the life of a captured female American humanitarian aid worker. (3:26 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, TWITTER, EARTHQUAKE

A rocket is fired during a drill of drone planes assaulting targets and a firing drill of self-propelled flak rocket destroying "enemy" cruise missiles coming in attack in low altitude, conducted by the air force and air defence artillery units
UK Develops Cold Feet On US Air Raid Plan in Syria

By IBTimes AU

The UK does not want to burn its fingers where its stakes are limited (1:28 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, IRAQ, AUSTRALIA, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Cinema
Film Buff and Real Estate Developer Buys Third Movie House in Greenwich Village

By IBTimes AU

Greenwich Village's Quad Cinema was bought by a film buff and real estate magnate Charles S. Cohen, a report on the Boston Herald said. (12:02 pm)

MORE TOPICS: FLORIDA, HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES

Keith Urban
Keith Urban's 16th Number Hit, 'We Were Us' Supposed To Be 'American Idol's' Runner Up Lauren Alaina's

By IBTimes AU

Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert's duet achieved platinum, but getting there was not easy. (11:22 am)

MORE TOPICS: AMERICAN IDOL, AMERICAN IDOL

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Source Reveals US Mobilising Allied Countries Against The Islamic State

By IBTimes AU

The U.S. is reportedly mobilising its allied countries for a possible military action against the Islamic State. (10:49 am)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, IRAQ, AUSTRALIA, WHITE HOUSE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Singer Iggy Azalea performs "Fancy" at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Steve Madden For A Footwear Collection

By IBTimes AU

Iggy Azalea is reportedly going to launch a footwear collection with America’s most successful shoe designer Steve Madden. (10:33 am)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING, LOS ANGELES, BILLBOARD, JENNIFER LOPEZ, LONDON

Superman's First Comic Book Sells For $3.2 Billion

By IBTimes AU (No Google news)

A debut Superman soared to become the highest priced comic at eBay. (10:30 am)

MORE TOPICS: HOLLYWOOD, INVESTMENT

Bob Dylan's Unreleased Music From 1960s To Be Made Into An Album For Public, Will Have 138 New Songs From Dylan

By IBTimes AU

Bob Dylan has a lot of unreleased material from the 1960s which will now be released after a span of four decades. Titled "The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11" the album will have will 138 tracks. (9:57 am)